Sloppy Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these irresistibly saucy Sloppy Sloppy Joes! This family-friendly classic is made with tender ground beef simmered in a rich, flavor-packed sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Aromatics like caramelized onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic add a fresh, savory depth, while smoked paprika and chili powder lend a subtle smoky kick. Toasted buttery buns provide the ideal backdrop for this messy, satisfying sandwich. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick-and-easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, serving up hearty, crowd-pleasing goodness in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet, and add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the other side. Sauté the vegetables until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir the cooked vegetables into the ground beef, then add the tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.

Step 6

Pour in the water and let the mixture simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

If desired, butter the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Spoon generous portions of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Place the top halves on, and serve immediately. Enjoy the delightful mess!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1433.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2149.2

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 384.0mg	0%
Sodium 4223.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.0g	0%
Total Sugars 75.8g
Protein 139.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 251.1mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2226.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 27.6%